Bakery counters in El Paso worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

La Colonial Tortilla Factory ★ 4.5

$ MexicanHandmade corn and flour tortillas, brisket burritosYsleta

La Colonial Tortilla Factory on Paisano Drive is one of El Paso's oldest tortilla producers, pressing handmade flour and corn tortillas daily alongside.

OrderFresh-pressed flour tortilla burrito with brisket

TipArrive early; the burrito line builds by 08:00 and the brisket sells out by 11:00.

Salt and Honey Bakery Cafe ★ 4.3

$$ CafeHouse pastries, scones, specialty layer cakesKern Place

Salt and Honey Bakery Cafe on North Oregon Street bakes scones, croissants, and seasonal celebration cakes daily, changing the pastry case each morning.

OrderBlueberry scone or the seasonal layer cake slice

TipThe pastry case changes daily; Tuesday is the best day for the full cake rotation.

La Mejor Tortilleria ★ 4.1

$ MexicanPan dulce, bolillos, corn tortillasFive Points

La Mejor Tortilleria on North Piedras Street is a Five Points panaderia producing traditional pan dulce including conchas, polvorones, and elotes, plus.

OrderConchas or polvorones with cafe de olla

TipSunday pan dulce sells out by 10:00; arrive before 09:00 for the full selection.

Great Harvest Bread Co. ★ 3.8

$$ Artisan bread bakeryWhole-grain sandwich breads, cinnamon rollsKern Place

Great Harvest Bread Co. on North Mesa Street mills fresh wheat daily for whole-grain loaves, cinnamon rolls, and scones offered with counter samples.

OrderHoney whole wheat loaf or the cinnamon chip scone

TipBread is baked fresh daily; the honey whole wheat loaf is the staple and sells out by early afternoon.

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Las Cruces/El Paso: Weekend Wine Tour

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